Life On Mars - Series 2 - Complete (DVD)

Simply the best programme that has come out of the BBC for a long time, as I was a teen in the 70’s, I was hooked straight away.

I was amazed how accurately the programme makers captured the look and language of that era.

Excellent performances from all the cast, all the characters were believable and I could associate them with people I knew/know in real life.

Some absolutely cracking one liners throughout all the episodes

Some people were disappointed with the ending (Me included) but that doe not detract from the prior episodes a definite one to watch and add to your DVD collection

Plot Summary:

Policeman DI Sam Tyler (John Simm) has an accident and awakes in 1973, as he tries to get back to his own time.

The questions you ask: Has he gone back in time? Is he in a coma? Or has he simply gone insane?

Some nice extras on this boxset

If you are going to buy both series, consider the boxset with both series, it may be more cost effective.

these were copies and i didnt get my money back, people like this should not be allowed to trade on EBAY

kept my girls quite for a while.AAA+++
who are 2.5 years old and 9 years old
made me feel 5 years old again though,lol.
trip down memory lane for me,lol.

This DVD was sent from China not UK as stated on profile.
Also the DVD has been freezing then jumps to next seen.

I have to admit I was surprised to recieve an email from Ebay asking me to review this purchase!
The seller was actually a fraudster and took my money but never sent any goods, he/she has also taken money from several other purchasers and failed to send them goods or even an explanation.
I would also note that Ebay have not helped me get my money back and its only because I paid through Paypal that I was able to get a refund via the Resolution Centre, although it is annoying that my refund is minus the fees paid originally and the fees incurred to return the money to my account!

I have now managed to acquire Life on Mars Series 2 from another source. I am not sure what advice I can give people to be wary about fraudsters because I saw nothing unusual!

Missed most of the series on tv. saw last couple of epsidoes and really liked
programme bought the whole two series. Thorough enjoyed it it was a great series. The transactions went through perfectly .

The acting was good. The sets were good. What particularly impressed me, however, was the understated way that this show handled the entire "Stranger in a strange land" aspect of this show. The viewer (mostly) was not preached at. There was very little attempt to judge one era or the other. Sam and Gene had their own successful methods and, though they clashed, they also built on each other.

It was also interesting to see that British policing went through "issues" similar to those in American policing at about the same time. I also very much enjoyed the cars. At that time, the two countries were much more different culturally than they are now. The cars were a great expression of that. Most of these cars were never seen in America.

Its a fantastic series and it's a shame to see it go - although finishing at the top is always a good idea. However, I've also noticed the change in the score for episode four and am a bit surprised they did it. The mood is altered completely and the people who are seeing this for the first time will never appreciate it the way we were able to the first time around.

You will perhaps get once a decade a show which will gain classic iconic status. For the begining of the 21st century life on mars takes this accolade. This is a truely original, powerful and funny drama which i have no doubt will stand the test of time and will still be as well known in 30 years. Brilliant acting, clever,witty writing this show has set the benchmark for future television drama.

Overall quite simply, the finest TV programme I have watched in the last 20 years. Marvellous. Take my word for it and buy both Seasons. You will not be disappointed.

Enjoy.

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Series One was, for me, one of the best TV series of 2006, so I looked forward to Series Two. I was not disappointed. The series featured the same format as the first one - what has happened to DI Sam Tyler (the excellent John Simm)? Again, the drama and comedy of his relationship with Gene Hunt (the equally excellent Phillip Glenister) form the centrepiece of this series.

Matters start to resolve themselves in the penultimate episode, with the appearance of DCI Frank Morgan, from Hyde - a place of great importance in Life on Mars.

I found the ending brilliant, although some found it non-PC and disturbing; I won't spoil it for you!

Overall, a great programme that didn't out stay its welcome (Series One and Two is your lot, I'm afraid).

David Goodes.

i was hooked on the first series and thought the story line immense. The story follows a detective named Sam Tyler who was involved in a car accident and transported back in time to the 70's. You are unaware as to whether Sam is in a coma in present day and dreaming the 70's or is he really there in some weird way? series 2 provides that answer. The series starts with the same great pace and episodes that were left in series 1 but series 2 goes so much deeper and furthur into the story. Some of the episodes in series 2 are fantastic and i really cant praise the program enough. I feel that it would spoil the series by telling you what happens or the pieces that i enjoyed the most - you simply have to see this program. Gene Hunt, Sam's boss in the 70's is a wonderfully funny character and the repor between Sam and Gene is priceless. Sam faces so many problems and dilemma's and the last 4 or so episodes will have you begging to know more. A real gem of a series that i would highly reccommend to anyone.

great scripts, acting, cinematography. just as good as the first series, so if you liked that, don't hesitate. would've preferred them to keep the sadder ending, though

must be one of the best police series ever, definately the most original. Superb acting and good characterisation make for compelling viewing.

What More can i say about this series , Fantastic great story lines throughout this series..Hunt and sam bounce off each over and create great viewing.Look out for great oneliners by hunt , Funny and dry
and it gets to the bottom of whats really going on to sam! i wont spoil it for anybody thats not seen it

the best cop series based in 1973 - fantastic

if this is the first time viewing the series , watch season one first

Life on mars will blow you away - it will leave you wanting more

i have started to watch ashes to ashes at the moment to get my fix of hunt :)

Excellent follow-up to series 1. Lovely mixture of 70s style policing with the twist of time travelling. I was gripped by the whole series as I was with series 1.

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Life on Mars is a British science fiction and police drama television series. It was first broadcast on BBC One between January 2006 and April 2007.

The programme tells the story of DCI Sam Tyler of the Greater Manchester Police (played by John Simm), who, after being hit by a car in 2006, finds himself in the year 1973. There, he works for Manchester and Salford Police CID as a DI under DCI Gene Hunt (played by Philip Glenister). Over the course of the series, Tyler faces various culture clashes, most frequently regarding the differences between his modern approach to policing and the more traditional methods of his colleagues. Mixing the genres of science fiction and police procedural, the series centres on the ambiguity concerning Tyler's predicament: it is unclear whether he is insane, in a coma, or if he really has travelled back in time.

This series has had me glued to the screen. The story, the humour and the music, makes me wish I was back in 1973 as well.
Can't wait to see the next series.

If you liked the first series of life on mars then you will LOVE the second. Even deeper story lines and loads more Fantastic one liners from DCI Hunt.

I missed some of the episodes when it was on t.v. and wanted to follow the story. Very enjoyable and very funny.

Probably one of the greatest cop/drama series in the last 5 years.Gripping story line and compulsive watching (and re-watching).You won't fall asleep with this one so give it a whirl !!!

amazing series hooked from first episode did not want it to end i can honestly say iv never seen anyting like this a collection i will never get rid of that i no ill watch again and again

Rough and racy, Phillip Glenister excels as Gene Hunt in the second series.
Compulsive viewing, watched the lot in two evenings
Only negative, a few too many flashbacks but didnt spoil my enjoyment

Follow it up with Ashes to Ashes

Having enjoyed series one which was a xmas gift just had to get series two. Brilliantly written capturing the attitudes of the period together with some excellent performances from Gene Hunt played by Phil Glenister and a comic duo in Dean Andrews & Marshall Lancaster. In fact I enjoyed it so much had to get the sequel Ashes to Ashes which is also a must buy....

Science fiction, crime drama, mis-matched buddy show; Life on Mars is all this and more. Detective Sam Tyler is hit by a car and awakes in 1973! He works with the cops of that era as he tries to find a way back.

This show may sound strange, but it is great! The writing and acting combine to create a truly original show. If you were alive during the 70's it will bring back memories (hopefully good).I wish it had more than two series. I am hoping the American version lasts longer, but who knows?

I definitely recommend this show, though it is definitely NOT something you'd want to watch with the little ones (language mainly-brief nudity).